cochbryf
Welsh
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From coch (“red”) + pryf (“insect”).
Pronunciation
[edit]- (North Wales) IPA(key): /ˈkɔχbrɨ̞v/, [ˈkʰɔχprɨ̞v]
- (South Wales) IPA(key): /ˈkɔχbrɪv/, [ˈkʰɔχprɪv]
Noun
[edit]cochbryf m (plural cochbryfed)
- cochineal beetle (Dactylopius coccus)
- (uncountable) cochineal dye
Further reading
[edit]- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “cochbryf”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies